Carnival Sunshine Ship Review

Carnival Cruise Lines invested over $155 million to expand and refit the 2,642-passenger Carnival Destiny. The transformed ship has been renamed the Carnival Sunshine.The hull and much of the technical equipment are left over from the Destiny, the world’s largest cruise ship when it was delivered in 1996, but its public spaces have been brought into the 21st century.

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At 101,353 tons and 893 ft, the Sunshine is one bulbous babe, with a beam of 116 ft, a draft of 27 ft, and a cruising speed of 22.5 knots. She debuted in 1996 as the world's largest cruise ship, since surpassed many times.

Originally named Carnival Destiny, the ship underwent a $155 million refit in 2013, which was the biggest renovation Carnival had ever attempted. She was rechristened Carnival Sunshine after she emerged from the refurbishment in May 2013.

Carnival Sunshine Scenic Grand Ocean View

Carnival Sunshine Balcony Stateroom

Two Twin beds convert to king). Desk and Seat. Full bathroom w/ Shower. 3 Closets. Private balcony with patio chairs and table. Twin beds do not convert to king when two uppers in use.

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8A

8B

8C

8D

8E

Carnival Sunshine Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom

Two Twin beds (convert to king). Desk and Seat. Full bathroom w/ Shower. 3 Closets. Private Aft-facing extended balcony with patio chairs and table. Twin beds do not convert to king when two uppers in use.

Carnival Sunshine Balcony Stateroom

Two Twin beds (convert to king). Desk and Seat. Full bathroom w/ Shower. 3 Closets. Private Balcony with patio chairs and table. (Spa accommodations include private access, special amenities and priority reservations at the Cloud 9 Spa.) Twin beds do not convert to king when two uppers in use.

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8T

Carnival Sunshine Premium Balcony

Two Twin beds (convert to king). Desk and Seat. Full bathroom w/ Shower. 2 Closets. Private large balcony with patio chairs and table. Twin beds do not convert to king when two uppers in use.

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9B

Carnival Sunshine Premium Vista Balcony

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Sunshine, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea and yes, take in even more of that sunshine. Twin beds do not convert to king when two uppers in use.

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9C

Carnival Sunshine Balcony Guarantee

Two Twin beds convert to king). Desk and Seat. Full bathroom w/ Shower. 3 Closets. Private balcony with patio chairs and table. Twin beds do not convert to king when two uppers in use.

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BL

Carnival Sunshine Captain's Suite

Separate Bedroom: Two twin beds (convert to king). Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower/whirlpool tub/ double sinks. Large closet. Living Room: Double sofa bed an one lower pullman. Sofa, armchairs and coffee table. Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower. Private large balcony with patio chairs and table.

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CS

Carnival Sunshine Captain's Suite

Separate Bedroom: Two twin beds (convert to king). Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower/whirlpool tub/ double sinks. Large closet. Living Room: Double sofa bed an one lower pullman. Sofa, armchairs and coffee table. Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower. Private large balcony with patio chairs and table.

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CS

Carnival Sunshine Grand Suite

Two twin beds (convert to king) and double sofa bed. Sofa, armchairs and coffee table. Desk and seat. full bathroom with shower/ whirlpool tub/ double sinks. 2 large closets. Walk-in dressing area with vanity table and chair. Private large balcony with patio chairs and table.

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GS

Carnival Sunshine Ocean Suite

Two twin beds (convert to king) and single sofa bed. Sofa, armchairs and coffee table. Desk and seat. full bathroom with shower/ whirlpool tub. 2 large closets. Walk-in dressing area with vanity table and chair. Private large balcony with patio chairs and table.

Carnival Sunshine Premium Vista Balcony

Two twin beds (convert to king). Sofa and coffee table. Desk and seat. Full bathroom with shower. 2 closets. Private wrap-around balcony with patio chairs and table. Twin beds do not convert to king when two uppers in use.